From the Azores to the Arctic: Lauren Gay on Solo Travel, Reinvention & Epic Outdoor Adventures (Ep 408)
Hear how a life-changing journey sparked a new chapter filled with whale sharks, northern lights and wild landscapes. Lauren Gay joins...
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Traveling the World as a Gay Couple: Ross OC Jennings on Queer Life Across Cultures & Finding Home Abroad (Ep 407)
Learn about backdoor diplomacy, pink imperialism, colonial history & why slower travel can create deeper connections. Ross OC Jennings tells the story...
From Growing Up in China to Playing the Bagpipes in 117 Countries with Ross OC Jennings (Ep 406)
Discover how an unlikely instrument opened doors, crossed cultures and turned travel adventures into human connection. Ross OC Jennings shares how...
Traveling Through Syria, Iran & Turkmenistan with His Dad, Telling Deeper Stories & Building 3 Million Followers with Chris Joondeph (Ep 405)
Discover why Chris believes the most meaningful and important travel stories begin where headlines and stereotypes end. How do you tell compelling...
Finding Home in Nigeria: Chris Joondeph on Cultural Immersion, Love & Authentic Travel (Ep 404)
Hear how a trip to Nigeria became a lifelong commitment to a country, a culture, and a completely different way of...
Summiting Mount Everest: Jason Wang on the Death Zone, Finding Clarity & Completing the Seven Summits (Ep 403)
Hear how facing fear, embracing discomfort and sharing the journey with Grace reshaped Jason’s perspective on life. Jason Wang takes you behind...
Cyberpunk Cities in China, Music Festivals in Timbuktu & Chasing the World’s Best Food with Jason Wang (Ep 402)
Hear how selling his startup, falling in love with travel, and reconnecting with China transformed Jason’s life. Jason Wang shares his experience...
Showing the World the Real Nigeria: Adenike Joondeph on Hospitality, Culture & Changing the Narrative (Ep 401)
Learn why visitors leave Nigeria with transformed perceptions, lifelong friendships, and a changed view of the country. What makes Nigeria one...
Traveling to Over 100 Countries on a Nigerian Passport, Breaking Barriers & Changing Perspectives with Adenike Joondeph (Ep 400)
Hear how visa barriers, border crossings, and global travel reshaped Dara’s perspective about the world—and herself. What does it take to visit...
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Black Travelers and the Outdoors: Lauren Gay on Nature, Adventure, Storytelling & Environmental Activism (Ep 409)
Discover the roots of the racial diversity gap in outdoor recreation and how travel creators can help reshape the narrative. Lauren Gay...